Role Models And Social Isolation Flashcards
Examples of ROLE MODELS
Sports people
Teachers
Celebrities
Parents
Friends
Religious/community leaders.
ROLE MODELS
Children and young people learn by..
Copying the behaviour of others. - role models
Copying may have a POSITIVE/NEGATIVE influence on lifestyle choices.
Effects of SOCIAL ISOLATION
May lose ability to build new friendships/relationships.
May feel insecure & lack contentment.
May experience memory loss & recall.
May get negative lifestyle such as drinking/smoking.
May experience stress & anxiety- no one to share worries with.
What is Social Isolation?
When people dont have regular contact with others.
Why does social isolation happen ?
May be because they :
Live alone
Unemployed
Don’t have access to social situations.
Not easily able to leave home - illness.
Discriminated against/or excluded.
